Shipping conference opens on containerisation in Canberra
Mr McEwen opened a shipping conference at the Academy of Science in Canberra to discuss containerisation and its potential to cut loading times and freight costs. Delegates from shipping firms shippers and government officials listened as projections warned that without automatic cargo growth exports and imports could stress wharves and costs in the 1970s.
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Clyde Securities and Merco Holdings discuss possible takeover
Directors of Merco Holdings Ltd rubber products say an approach by Clyde Securities may benefit shareholders if talks proceed. Shareholders advised against selling as negotiations could last three to four weeks. McMahon cited postwar expansion and rising industrial output as context for the potential deal and noted Australia’s need to expand export earnings and capital investment amid draught and iron ore demand.
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Stanhill in Sight of 400000 in Liquidation News
Development winance Lad tin tin from the Liquidator Mr Heuh si yee said about 400000 was in sight for netballers. Most of this amount is tied to creditors as he would allow payment of about 1 cent in the dollar to some 300 people who contributed 4 million in 1960. Other unsecured creditors total only a small amount.
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Fortes mulls Chevron Hotel purchase in Sydney
Fortes Ltd chairman Mr K Hall said at Sydney airport the British catering group is considering buying the Chevron Hotel at Potts Point. The remarks come as Fortes, with a controlling stake in Celca Holdings and Mr Whippy Ltd, reports mixed six month results and contemplates dividend decisions amid tax impacts and price concerns.
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Container cargo debate reshapes Australia import plans
Conference hears that ship design changes alone cannot solve Australia's freight woes. Captain J P Williams notes containerised ships and modified bulk carriers offer potential, but advocates caution amid rising costs and the need for practical intermediate steps.
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J. P. Williams
First-round trade talks open on UK Australian relations
London hosts a Commonwealth led dialogue as Australian and British trade officials begin first-round discussions. The aim is to set an agenda for deeper Britain Australia trade and economic ties with input from ministers and Commonwealth partners, amid signals of shifts toward the Common Market and European ties.
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Sydney market slips as All Ordinaries dip on thin turnover
The Sydney Stock Exchange eased with the All Ordinaries down 1.60 to 322.59 as declines outweighed gains about two to three. Industrial shares showed limited advances while several leading stocks fell sharply including CSR and NatWest peers. Woodside Group steadied amid mixed mining and oil stock activity. Trading turnover was modest, with total reported on Friday around 994 thousand shares.
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